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Please Click Here to RSVP Here for the YPM Table/Section. We Look Forward To You Joining Us!       50 Tickets are reserved for DeKalb, Rockdale and Gwinnett Middle and High Schools who request them by Friday, February 26, 2010. Nonprofits and Churches may request up to 15 tickets. Email Request for Ticket Delivery to:  info@ypmatlanta.org with BRING YOUR "A" GAME in the Subject Line and the date of the screenings you would like. Tickets will be sent to representative.   Questions? Contact: Maurice Johnson, YPM (678) 526-7799      Young People Matter (YPM), the Georgia Youth Prevention Policy Board (GYPPB) and               Simone JOYE, Candidate for the Georgia Assembly - House District 88           Presents the   DeKalb County, GA Screening for Mario Van Peebles' and the 21st Century Foundation's "Bring Your "A" Game" A Free Community Event, Panel Discussion and Mentor Recruitment for Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metro Atlanta and Boys Who Dare, Inc.       EVERY Young Man Must See This Film.- Two Showings   Refreshments will be available - Free Giveaways     Location:     Berean Christian Church - 2201 Young Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088   Date:           Saturday, April 24, 2010       Time:  2 pm - 6 pm Location:    Stephenson High School (SHS)                   701 Stephenson Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087   After Screening and Discussion on 4/24/10: Teen BBQ Party (weather permitting) 7 pm - 11 pm Alford Neighborhood Center 1009 Alford Road, Lithonia (up the street from SHS); Live DJ, Music, Adult Chaperones and Safe fun. Admission: $5.   Invited Moderators and Panelists   Morse Diggs, Reporter FOX 5 News Atlanta and Art Terrell, On-Air Personality, KISS 104.1FM Hill Harper, Actor and Activist-Manifest Your Destiny Foundation Dr. Brian Bolden, Principal, Stephenson High School James Forrest, Former pro basketball player-Commissioner, Rock Chapel Youth Association Robert L. Newkirk, ex NFL-Player, Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints Larry Johnson, DeKalb County District 3 Commissioner, Rick Spann, Author of "Man-up" A Plan for the Spiritual and Organization Retooling of Blk America Albert Murray, Commissioner, GA Department of Juvenile Justice David Manuel, Author of "I Am A Father" Kool DJ Red Alert, Hip Hop Pioneer and Willie Prophet-Stiggers 50/50 Music Group      "We know the dropout rate is critical across the nation and in Georgia. However, I believe it is more beneficial for us to begin to focus on sharing the stories of local adults in our communities who have completed their education, work hard and enjoy a good life. The film is unique in that it gives inspirational stories of hope and options with key Black male icons we are all familiar with." Simone Joye      About the Foundation and Film: View film promo online at:  http://www.21cf.org/agame/film.php   About Young People Matter (YPM) (www.ypmatlanta.org) and the Georgia Youth Prevention Policy Board (GYPPB) YPM provides programs that have a positive impact on youth 10-24 years old and their families who live in the greater metropolitan Atlanta area. The GYPPB is an organization of nearly nonprofits who meet monthly to work together helping GA's young people.    Date:           Saturday, March 6, 2010       Time:    3 pm - 7 pm

HOME HEATING ASSISTANCE Nov 2, 2009 - April 30, 2010 (or until funds are exhausted) Up to $350 in assistance for unemployed, low-income, or persons receiving government assistance.  DEKALB AND ROCKDALE RESIDENTS 2009/2010 Heating Program Applications processed at the Alford Neighborhood Center (ANC) 1009 Alford Road Lithonia, GA 30058 near Stephenson High School, Princeton Elementary off of So Deshon Rd. Walk-Ins Welcome: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m. - 3:00 pm or call Partnership for Community Action for an appointment (404) 537-4310 Applicants Must Bring: (1) Proof of income for all household members 18 years of age and older for the last 30 days; if irregular income, then 90 days proof of income. (2) Most recent home heating bill. (3) Picture ID for applicant. (4) Proof of Social Security (SS) number for all household members. Either a SS card or other legal documents with a SS number. No handwritten SS number will be accepted. _____________________________ OUR MISSION    To develop, implement, and provide programs that have a positive impact on youth ages 10-24 years old and their families who live in the greater metropolitan Atlanta area.    NUESTRA MISIÓN Para desarrollar, poner, y proporcionar los programas en ejecución que tienen un impacto positivo en edades de la juventud 10-24 años y sus familias que vivan en la mayor área metropolitana de Atlanta.       FEATURED MEMBER   YPMer Shaneka Williams of Lithonia, GA and YPM's Executive Director, Simone Joye discuss the YPM Teen Employment Program (TEP) in the AJC IN THE NEWS   HOLIDAY SHOPPING         ABOUT YPM A tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization   In every community, far too many young people are left alone to fend for themselves.  Their time should be filled with educational, social and other fun activities!  More importantly, all young people should know that someone cares about them and that, "Young People Matter!   Young People Matter (YPM) was founded in 2007 by a consortium of concerned metro Atlanta citizens.  Our goal is to let the world know, and continue to remember, that "all" Young People Matter.  We plan on becoming one of the largest youth development organizations in the nation by having an organization that is results and outcome driven, transforming our supporters into evangelists, treating other organizations as partners--not competitors, and respecting the ideas and values of the young people we serve.  We believe by doing so, we will have the leverage to transform society and convert the dreams, hopes and aspirations of young people into reality.     You are a part of our journey... welcome aboard! YOUNG PEOPLE MATTER (YPM) Promote Your Page Too     YPM Selected Out of 81,000 organizations as the "Charity of the Day" on GoodSearch.com Thursday, August 14, 2009   GoodSearch & GoodShop YOU SEARCH OR SHOP... WE GIVE! Raise money for Young People Matter - YPM(Atlanta GA) just by searching the web and shopping online! Search the web now! Free coupons at top stores! Add to your site Please Add The Good Search Toolbar to your browser which includes a search box and also works with your browser to ensure that a percentage of purchases at participating stores is credited to YPM even if you do not click through from GoodShop (during the back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons, this could really add up for YPM and savings for you!)     Take Me Out To The BallGame, Take Me Out To The Park... YPM Volunteers and  Members provided nearly 250 hours of volunteer time at Turner Field this summer! THANK YOU! CONTRIBUTORS/SUPPORTERS Thank You                  Individual Donors   Melody Baker Maurice Johnson Lisa Linnen Wanda Smith Deborah Lotis Quintanna Perry Terri Stroud, Esq.

Help Our Cause and Look Cool. Purchase a 100% Cotton T-Shirt and let the world know "Young People Matter"         Cost: $10 plus $2.00 shipping Total: $12.00 (tax-deductible)